John Cena, Kurt Angle Among Stars Reacting to Roddy Piper's Death
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The WWE Hall of Famer and Intercontinental Champion died from cardiac arrest in his sleep at his Hollywood home on Thursday, July 30.

AceShowbiz - Stars are reacting to the death of wrestling legend "Rowdy" Roddy Pipper. Roddy passed away from cardiac arrest in his sleep at his home in Hollywood, California on Thursday night, July 30. He was discovered on Friday.

Roddy's rep tells TMZ, "I am devastated at this news. Rod was a good friend as well as a client and one of the most generous, sincere and authentic people I have ever known. This is a true loss to us all." A family member adds, "Our family is saddened by the sudden passing of our father and beloved husband, Roderick Toombs aka Rowdy Roddy Piper."

The WWE Hall of Famer and Intercontinental Champion was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2006, but the family member says he was "cancer free" at the time of his death. His son Colt Toombs posted on Twitter, "My father @R_Roddy_Piper was a great man and my best friend I will miss him forever and will alway try to be the man he raised me to be."

Celebrities including John Cena, Kurt Angle, WWE's chairman Vince McMahon, Eli Roth, Jerry O'Connell, Martha Plimpton, Justin Guarini, Jenna Jameson and director John Carpenter paid tribute to Roddy on Twitter. John wrote, "One of the true greats of all time. My heart goes out to his family and the fans he entertained over the years. RIP Rowdy." Kurt posted, "RIP @R_Roddy_Piper You will be missed my friend. Much Love!"

Vince tweeted, "Roddy Piper was one of the most entertaining, controversial and bombastic performers ever in WWE... beloved by millions of fans around the world. I extend my deepest condolences to his family." Eli shared, "So sad to hear @R_Roddy_Piper passed away. Loved him. Piper's Pit was an all time career highlight. RIP Hot Rod." Jerry wrote, " 'They Live' is a classic. RIP Rowdy Roddy Piper."

Martha posted, "My deepest condolences to Roddy Piper's family. He was a good guy, a family friend, & a good & decent man. He will be so missed." Justin wrote, "This is really heart breaking. He was certainly iconic. My sympathies are with his family. Rest in Peace Roddy Piper." Jenna wrote, "R.I.P. Rowdy Roddy Piper. You were a legend that revolutionized pro wrestling." John added, "Devastated to hear the news of my friend Roddy Piper's passing today. He was a great wrestler, a masterful entertainer and a good friend."

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